2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES AND TABLES ................................................................................................................. 8 Foreword ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 10 Evolving content ......................................................................................................................... 10 Disclosure ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Structure and content of the IPC Accessibility Guide ...................................................... 11 Content ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Executive summary ......................................................................................................................... 12 Aim and purpose of the Guide ................................................................................................ 12 Key objectives of the Guide ..................................................................................................... 12 Target audience of the Guide ................................................................................................. 12 1 General information and background ............................................................................. 15 1.1 Background information ............................................................................................... 15 1.1.1 Access as a human right ....................................................................................... 15 1.1.2 United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability 15 1.1.3 Inclusion and global impact ................................................................................. 16 1.2 Fundamental Principles for Accessibility ................................................................. 16 1.2.1 Equity .......................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.2 Dignity ......................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.3 Functionality ............................................................................................................. 17 1.3 Beneficiaries of an accessible and inclusive environment ................................. 17 1.3.1 People who use a wheelchair .............................................................................. 17 1.3.2 People who have reduced mobility ................................................................... 18 1.3.3 People who have a vision impairment .............................................................. 18 1.3.4 People Who Are deaf or hard of hearing ........................................................ 18 1.3.5 People who have a cognitive impairment ....................................................... 18 1.3.6 Other beneficiaries ................................................................................................. 18 1.4 Measurements and conversions ................................................................................ 20 1.5 Key concepts and notions on accessibility.............................................................. 21 1.6 Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 22 2 Quick reference guide .......................................................................................................... 27 INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE 3 2.1 Key measurement reference table ............................................................................ 27 2.2 Event accessibility checklist ........................................................................................ 35 3 Venues interior elements requirements .......................................................................... 42 3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 42 3.2 Doors, doorways, and gates ....................................................................................... 42 3.2.1 Entrances and exits ............................................................................................... 42 3.2.2 Entrance design ...................................................................................................... 42 3.2.3 Clear width ............................................................................................................... 43 3.2.4 Power operated doors .......................................................................................... 45 3.2.5 Non-power-operated doors ............................................................................... 46 3.2.6 Manoeuvring space at doors ............................................................................. 47 3.2.7 Gates and turnstiles .............................................................................................. 47 3.2.8 Manually operated sliding doors ...................................................................... 48 3.3 Floor surfaces .................................................................................................................. 49 3.3.1 Material ..................................................................................................................... 49 3.4 Clear floor space ............................................................................................................ 50 3.4.1 Turning space for wheelchairs ........................................................................... 50 3.4.2 Protruding Objects .................................................................................................. 51 3.5 Reach range, knee and toe clearance ...................................................................... 51 3.5.1 Reach ranges ........................................................................................................... 52 3.5.2 Table and counters ................................................................................................ 54 3.6 Venue accessible seating ............................................................................................ 54 3.6.1 Spectator accessible seating ............................................................................. 55 3.6.2 Sight lines .................................................................................................................. 56 3.6.3 Accessible spaces .................................................................................................. 57 3.7 Emergency provisions ................................................................................................... 58 3.7.1 Emergency evacuation ......................................................................................... 58 3.7.2 Areas of rescue assistance .................................................................................. 58 3.7.3 Alarms ........................................................................................................................ 59 3.7.4 First aid rooms ......................................................................................................... 59 3.7.5 Building evacuation instructions ....................................................................... 59 3.7.6 Other requirements ................................................................................................ 59 3.7.7 Event considerations ............................................................................................. 60 4 All accessible routes ............................................................................................................. 62 INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE 4 4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 62 4.2 Pathways .......................................................................................................................... 62 4.2.1 Pathways rest areas .............................................................................................. 63 4.2.2 Waiting and queuing areas ................................................................................ 64 4.3 Walking surfaces and protruding objects .............................................................. 64 4.3.1 Protruding Objects ................................................................................................. 64 4.3.2 Exterior pavements and features ...................................................................... 66 4.4 Ramp .................................................................................................................................. 67 4.4.1 Slope ........................................................................................................................... 67 4.4.2 Landings .................................................................................................................... 70 4.4.3 Handrails ..................................................................................................................